After playing seven NFL seasons in the secondary, I look for specific traits when breaking down defensive backs.
Physicality to challenge routes. Eye discipline to bait quarterbacks into poor throws. Range over the top to recover from missteps. Technique to win matchups at the line of scrimmage. Consistency to show he plays the same way in every game. And I want a ball hawk who's going to intercept passes and take them to the house.
Let's run through the best of the best in all the areas that matter for defensive backs: ball skills, range, press coverage, versatility, run defense, swag, and much more.